Sustainable, urban design.

Many factors come into play in order to create sustainable development in urban areas. Those that focus on outcomes that use local, recycled or recyclable materials, are of a smaller scale and consume less energy are what we look for to publish in green magazine. Renovations that stay within the original footprint and reuse materials in creative ways, new builds that use less space within a block, thereby allowing vegetation to offset the hard surfaces and medium density developments that focus on ground-breaking, sustainable urban design is what you will find. We look for inspirational architecture with good  passive design that consumes little energy, houses that consider how to reduce the amount of new material, sourced locally when possible, introduce plants for heat control and consider community.

Step by Step

Issue 66

Based in Japan, atelier Luke is bringing an Australian approach to the renovation of post-war row houses, while preserving their traditional character and structure.

Talking Point

Issue 65

Chance encounters and interactions on the rear laneway have become an invaluable part of Dave and Skye Palethorpe’s enjoyment of their house.

Refocus

Issue 65

Architects Liz Walsh and Alex Nielsen have breathed new life into a Tasmanian one-room apartment that is incredibly detailed and full of little surprises.

Revival

Issue 65

These houses sat in ruin for decades until People's Architecture Office joined forces with the local government in a bid to revive the area and support a budding community of local artists and craftspeople.

Welcome Home

Issue 65

Clients decompressing from high-pressure jobs through new careers, Buddhist meditation and joyful socialising called in Austin Maynard Architects for a small extension with a massive impact on their moods, rituals and beloved garden.

Perennial

Issue 64

Set amidst a pocket of residential bushland, Woollahra House by Porebski Architects complements its natural and heritage surroundings with an earthy material palette and leafy outlook.

Antidote

Issue 64

A home in Brisbane’s West End is a model for urban densification achieved by a virtuous and aspirational meeting of the minds.

Designed for All

Issue 64

INVERT 2.0 MINI LIVING – BUILT BY ALL was an exhibition developed by green magazine and MINI LIVING, in collaboration with the City of Melbourne and the RMIT School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture.

Promise Kept

Issue 64

How does a young, design-savvy Elsternwick family update a compact classic by Czechborn modernist pioneer Ernest Fooks, commissioned in 1951 by the client’s grandfather? Sensitively, and in calm collaboration with an unflappable builder and an architect who shares their love of relaxed mid-century style.

Horses for Courses

Issue 64

With a slew of awards and accolades to her name, architect Kerstin Thompson is nothing short of a high achiever – and she’s not done yet.